If you have thought about making a Quilt String Block Table Runner, you'll enjoy this tutorial. Quilt string blocks are one of my favorite things to make, have you ever made them? They are really ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #17
It is time for this Sharing quilt projects #17 post, it is always fun to show what I'm working on right now and of course what others have made with my tutorials and patterns. I even have a couple ...
DIY Design Quilt Walls
Have you ever used flannel backed tablecloths for design walls? They are a cheap way to make one or two or even five easy DIY design quilt walls. I had one on my wall which was a very heavy duty ...
DIY Ironing Board Recovered
There is nothing better than a new ironing board cover so I decided to recover my DIY ironing board. Maybe I should do this at the beginning of every new year! I decided it was time to recover my ...
Heart quilt blocks and wildlife visitors
Every day I am so thankful that we found this house in the country. I hope we get to enjoy many years here. Wildlife Visitors We are having so much fun watching the animals and birds! ...
Organizing my scrap fabrics
The last couple of days I have been working on some batik scrap blocks. While picking out the colors for the blocks, I started sorting my 2½-inch batiks squares into piles. I am using the same light ...
Happy New Year – Looking Ahead
2020 has been a crazy year for all of us and I think everyone is looking ahead to 2021 being a better year! For us personally, there have been so many things that have happened but thankfully I am ...
2021 Quilt Calendar
I finished up the 2021 Quilt calendar! It is identical to my 2020 as far as the way it looks. I've have many of you asking if I was making it so here it is. I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays, ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #16
It is almost Christmas and I hope all of you have finished up your quilt projects! I am going to finish up the 2021 Quilt calendar for you next. Now lets see what everyone has been working on. My ...
X Spot Quilt Pillow tutorial
I guess this will be my very first of many quilt projects made at our new country house. I took the leftover blocks from the X Spot quilt and turned them into a pillow. Do you like to make pillows? ...
Moving into my quilt studio
It feels like forever since I have shared anything with you about our move to the country. We are in our new home! There is still lots to do but we are still recovering from Covid and taking things ...
Feeling better
Guest rooms and quilts We are slowly working on getting things all set up in the country house. This is the guest room downstairs that also houses all of my quilts. It is a queen-size bed and has a ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #15
This is the last day of November and many of you have been making beautiful quilt projects that are perfect to display at Christmas! I get so tickled when you send me a photo of something you have ...
Thankful
I want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US. I also wish everyone in the world who visits my site a wonderful day, I am so thankful for all of you! Do you remember what you were doing ...
Update on our new house
There has been no quilting going on as we are spending all of our time working on our new house. It is hard to believe that only last Monday we signed the papers in the afternoon on it! We took Mr. ...
Vintage Truck Applique Placemats
After making the Christmas Truck table runner I decided it would be fun to a couple of vintage blue truck placemats. I didn't put the Christmas tree in the bed of the trucks so I can use them at any ...
Christmas Truck Quilted Table Runner
I always enjoy decorating for the Christmas holidays and the other day I decided to make a new Christmas truck quilted table runner that is fast and easy to make. You may remember that I was ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #14
November has been beautiful here in Iowa, it is hard to believe I was outside today without a jacket! A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was bidding on an old vintage truck that I wanted to ...
Snowflake Table Topper
This is a super fast and easy table topper that would make a perfect gift or accessory as it takes no time at all to make when you use the AccuQuilt Sleigh & Snowflakes die. I have also ...
Autumn Table Runner Tutorial
Autumn is my favorite time of year! Decorating with beautiful golds, browns and oranges really makes me think of pumpkins and leaves falling. I had some batiks that I thought would be perfect for a ...
27 Free Thanksgiving Quilt Patterns & Sewing Projects
It is always fun to find quilt patterns and sewing projects that I can share with you! These are some that are perfect for Thanksgiving or autumn decorating. If you're a Canadian quilter, I missed it ...
Using the space you have for quilting and crafts
We all love having a separate room or she-shed for our quilting and crafts but sometimes that isn't possible and you should still try and create a space for yourself. Working at the dining room ...
Sea Mist Flower Applique
Applique is always fun to do especially when I'm using beautiful batiks. Small quilt projects like mini wall hangings, pillows and mug rugs are some of my favorite things to make and are wonderful for ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #13
Can you believe it is October already! The house is all cleaned up and you really can't tell a quilter lives here, of course that means I'm not working on anything at the movement but that will be ...
Decluttering my quilt studio
When you are trying to sell a house, a quilt studio or craft room can look pretty messy to the normal person. My daughter and I spent several days converting the two rooms I use for quilting into ...
Moving to the country!
We are on the move again! When we moved to our house here in Maquoketa, our plans were to remodel it and then add on a quilt studio. The remodeling happened first and then we waited for the river ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #12
My Quilt Project I'm working on a new quilt pattern that is super easy and fun to make. I pieced this quilt a long time ago at our river house and finally quilted it. I have also been making small ...
7 Square Table Runner Tutorial
One of my most popular table runner tutorials is the 6 Square table runner. It has been some time since I made it and I decided it would be fun to make it again and even make it a little ...
Applique Batik Flower Pillow
A quilted applique pillow is always fun to make, this is just a simple flower design with a neutral strip pieced background. The other day I shared several applique quilt projects that I wanted to ...
Board Game quilt pattern
I have finished the Board Game quilt pattern! Sometimes a quilt pattern can look complicated but when you break down the blocks it isn't that bad. As I mentioned before, this is a quilt that I ...
Applique quilt projects
Whenever I sort through things in my quilt room, I come across projects I have forgotten all about like these applique quilt blocks. They have been tucked away for quite some time and now seems ...
Board Game Batik Table Runner
I am still working on finishing up my Board Game quilt pattern. This was a quilt that I had in the Quilter's Newsletter magazine several years ago and forgot all about it. Since it had been some ...
15 Minute Mask with elastic
Masks - it seems like we will be making and wearing them for some time. In my last newsletter, I mentioned that I was making masks again with a different pattern and how I liked the way it fit. At ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #11
Our internet has been terrible this week which gets frustrating so I haven't been online that much. Reading an actual book has been enjoyable, I forgot how much I like turning pages in a book. My ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #10
My Quilt Project Today I'm sharing quilt projects #10 that includes quilt projects and pets that you have shared with me. Once again I am going through my old quilt projects and finishing some ...
Morning Glory Table Topper
I finally took the time to quilt the four Morning Glory quilt blocks I made earlier this year. Where does the time go! We have a beautiful oak tree in our front yard and the acorns have been ...
Flying Nines baby quilt
A few days ago I shared a couple photos of the new baby quilt that I was working on and now I have it quilted and finished! This is a precious little quilt that would be perfect for a new baby ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #9
I don't know about you, but I think piecing is my favorite part of quilting. I could also start new quilt projects every day! I was looking back through my old posts and in 2014 I think I originally ...
Coral Jewel Table Runner
Table runners are one of my favorite quilt projects to make. It is a great way to try out a new block or fabrics. Coral Jewel is a table runner made using one simple quilt block and is a perfect ...
River Scraps Quilt Pattern
If you are looking for a quilt pattern that can use the scraps in your stash, you will want to take a look at River Scraps! I had fun digging into my batik stash for this quilt and also use a ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #8
The weather here in Iowa has been hot! I go up to my quilt rooms in the morning and work for a bit until it gets uncomfortable. My Quilt Projects Sometimes I can't seem to concentrate on just ...
Bow Tie Quilted Placemats tutorial
Placemats are a favorite item at our house and you are going to love these fast and easy Bow Tie quilted placemats. Keep reading for a very easy tutorial for making them. Bow Tie placemat ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #7
My Quilt Project Have you been working on anything new this week? I have continued to make blocks for my Jewel Box quilt that I shared with you last week but it has been hot and humid here so ...
Summer Table Topper Tutorial
A table topper can be a fast and easy quilt project and a great way to try out a new quilt block. This one is made with soft pastel colors that are perfect for summer. Last week I made placemats ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #6
My Quilt Project Have you been working on anything new this week? I have been making quilt blocks for a quilt planned for our bedroom using all of the batiks that I bought from Bluprint before it ...
Summer Placemats Tutorial
I have a quick and easy quilt tutorial to share with you today for some cute and happy placemats! I think you will really enjoy this tutorial! I don't know about you, but we always use place mats ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #5
My Quilt project Gosh, another week flew by! I did get this quilt project pieced and I'm not sure if I'll add borders or not. I'm not sure what the name of the quilt block is, the first time I ...
Batik Split Rail Fence Quilt
Have you ever made a Split Rail Fence quilt? It is one of the easiest quilt designs to make and looks different every time depending on the fabrics you use. I finished up my batik Split Rail Fence ...
Sharing quilt projects #4
It is time to share a few of the beautiful quilt projects made with my tutorials and patterns that you have shared with me. I always enjoy seeing them and feel free to email me a photo anytime. My ...
Maple Star quilt block tutorial
When I was an ambassador for Island Batik, I shared many different quilt projects that I did for my monthly challenges. For many of them, I never took the time to write a tutorial or pattern. I am ...
Sharing quilt projects #3
I am really trying to figure out just what I worked on this week! The older I get, the faster time goes by. I've been doing some yard work and house cleaning which isn't as much fun as quilting but ...
River Scraps Quilt Block
This quilt block tutorial is for the 9-inch and 12-inch size of the River Scraps quilt block. When I shared the River Scraps baby quilt tutorial, it was made with 15-inch blocks and I received ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #2
I cannot believe how fast the week has gone! I have really enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful quilt projects everyone has been shared with me. I can't share them all at once so I'll try and share ...
River Scraps Baby Quilt
There is nothing like a scrappy quilt, especially when you can look at the squares and see clothes and other projects you have made in the past. Most of the fabrics are old and may be out of style but ...
Sharing quilt projects
I usually only post finished tutorials or patterns anymore but I have found that I really miss sharing some of the quilt projects I am working on that....may never get finished. By the way, ...
Morning Glory Baby Quilt
I finished up the Morning Glory baby quilt that is made with bright colorful batiks! Don't you think this will make a wonderful quilt for a little boy? I used a batik 10-inch layer cake for the ...
DIY Outdoor Gazebo
Our new gazebo is up and ready to use! Builder Bob did a fantastic job of making sure it is stable and secure. I don't think we have to worry about the wind blowing it away! I am so happy to ...
Quilted Morning Glory Pillow tutorial
Do you like to make pillows? I resized the Morning Glory quilt block to make it bigger than the quilt block I showed you the other day. Here is the quilted Morning Glory pillow all finished. I ...
Stacks quilted table runner from batik scraps
I finished up another Stacks table runner and this time I used some batik scraps I had in my stash. These weren't teeny tiny scraps but pieces big enough to get several blocks out of. Take a look ...
Morning Glory Quilt Block tutorial
Looking for a fun quilt project? How about making some easy Morning Glory quilt blocks with this easy tutorial. Get out your scraps for this block! I like using batiks and often times mix them with ...